Dam Battlegrounds Interactive Map

Master the launch map of ARC Raiders with region breakdowns, loot routes, secret caches, and extraction planning advice.

Updated: October 18, 202514 min read

Dam Battlegrounds Overview

The Alcantara Power Plant — nicknamed the Dam Battlegrounds — mixes flooded forests, apartment towers, and industrial catwalks. Understanding each biome keeps your squad alive.

  • Size: large map split into five major regions
  • Terrain: urban cores, swamps, forests, and high ground on the dam itself
  • Loot density: legendary drops around the power plant, research campus, and hidden bunkers
  • PvP hotspots: Dam crest, Control Room, Main Road extract, Research rooftops

Interactive Map

Use the interactive map to toggle loot, extraction, boss, secret, and landmark categories. Hover or tap markers to read tactics before you deploy.

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Key Locations & Landmarks

Landmarks help with navigation. Learn their sightlines so you can rotate between biomes without getting pinched.

Dam Control Structure

Massive hydroelectric dam that dominates the skyline. Serves as the central orientation point for all squads.

Tip
Use the dam crest to triangulate your position anywhere on the map.

Apartment District

Dense cluster of high-rise apartments and parking structures. Vertical gameplay hub and frequent PvP hotspot.

Tip
Ideal overwatch when scouting the Main Road extract or Research Center approaches.

ARC Research Campus

Abandoned scientific complex with interconnected labs, elevated walkways, and drone hangars.

Tip
Expect aerial ARC threats and snipers controlling the rooftop positions.

Swamp Lowlands

Flooded marshland with thick vegetation and limited sightlines. Popular escape route for stealth squads.

Tip
Move slowly to avoid noise. Claymores are effective against pursuing teams.

Forest Ridge

Elevated woodland overlooking the northern extracts. Natural cover and high ground advantages aplenty.

Tip
Perfect staging area before rotating to the North Hatch extraction.

High-Value Loot Locations

Legendary loot clusters reward squads willing to push Power Plant vaults, research labs, and hidden bunkers. Always secure a hatch key before diving in.

Power Plant Vault

Locked vault requiring Red Keycard. Contains T4 weapons and legendary mods.

Loot
Weapons (T4), Mods, ARC Cores
Danger
High
Tip
Find Red Keycard in Control Room or from ARC boss drops. Highly contested.

Apartment Complex Safes

Multiple security lockers across 4-story buildings. T2-T3 weapons.

Loot
Weapons (T2-T3), Fabric, Plastic Parts
Danger
Medium
Tip
Loot from rooftop downward. Check fire escapes for quick exits.

Research Center Labs

Computer labs with high Electronic Parts density. Chemical storage with toxic gas.

Loot
Electronic Parts, Chemical Compounds, Weapon Mods
Danger
Medium
Tip
Bring gas mask for Chemical Storage. Kill Sentinel Drones for guaranteed Electronic Parts.

Dam Control Room

Upper level control room with 3-4 weapon crates and Red Keycard spawn.

Loot
Weapons (T3-T4), Electronic Parts, Red Keycard
Danger
High
Tip
Constantly camped by players. Approach cautiously or wait for mid-raid.

Pine Forest Hidden Bunker

Secret bunker behind waterfall. Requires explosives to access.

Loot
Legendary Weapon, ARC Cores (3-5)
Danger
Low
Tip
Bring C4 or grenades to blast rock wall. 95% of players never find this.

Swamp Sunken Container

Underwater container in central swamp. Requires Rebreather gear.

Loot
T4 Weapon, Rare Alloys, Weapon Mods
Danger
Low
Tip
Swim underwater to access. Low visibility = low player traffic.

Extraction Points Guide

Quiet hatch extracts save lives. Public pads are faster but almost always camped — especially during final minutes.

North Hatch Extraction

Hatch extraction. Requires Hatch Key. Low traffic, quieter exit.

Danger
Low
Tip
Find Hatch Keys in boss drops or locked cabinets. Safest key extract.

Main Road Extraction

Main extraction point. No key required but high traffic and often camped.

Danger
High
Tip
Use smoke grenades. Expect PvP. Consider alternative extracts if possible.

South Bridge Extraction

Bridge extraction. Medium traffic. Opens after 10 minutes into raid.

Danger
Medium
Tip
Wait for 10-minute mark. Less camped than Main Road but still risky.

Forest Trail Extraction

Hidden forest extraction. Requires Hatch Key. Safest option.

Danger
Low
Tip
Best extract for high-value loot runs. Keep Hatch Key in safe pocket.

ARC Enemy Spawn Zones

ARC bosses guard high-value nodes. Eliminating them grants keycards, rare components, and a temporary lull in enemy patrols.

Spider Mech Boss

Power Plant courtyard. Spider Mech patrols this area. Drops ARC Cores.

Loot
ARC Cores (1-2), Red Keycard, Electronic Parts
Danger
High
Tip
Target glowing core underneath. Bring heavy weapons. High HP boss.

Sentinel Drone Boss

Research Center rooftop. Flying boss with shields. Drops Electronic Parts.

Loot
ARC Core (1), Electronic Parts (20-30), Blue Keycard
Danger
High
Tip
Break shields first. Hovers high, use rifles or snipers.

Harvester Mech Boss

Swamp area. Random spawn. Largest boss, highest ARC Core drop rate.

Loot
ARC Cores (2-3), Rare Alloys, Metal Parts
Danger
High
Tip
Slow movement but heavy armor. Use cover, focus weak points.

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